Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

A 5k and 10k cross-country run at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026, with virtual participation options. The course is new for 2025 and cider will be available after the event.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

A point to point trail ultra in North Carolina linking Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park. Events include 50 mile and 50K races, a 50 mile relay, virtual options, and separate pacer registration.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

Two trail races at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Routes use maintained doubletrack with lake views, marked flagging, GPX files, aid stations, and about 1,800 ft (25K) and 700 ft (10K) elevation gain.

A night trail run in Explore Park, Roanoke on October 25, 2025, covering about 3.6 miles mostly on twisty single track with a short paved section, marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

Run on the flat, scenic Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington, VA with Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses, a virtual option, on-trail aid stations, finishers' medals, and post-race food are provided.

A multi distance trail event in Montebello VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, logging roads and National Forest terrain around peak fall foliage.

Trail races at Walnut Creek Park on November 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

A winter trail race at Hanging Rock State Park near Danbury NC offering 50K and 25K courses with technical singletrack, significant elevation gain, aid stations, and a Feb 14 backup date for severe winter conditions.

Trail ultramarathon around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, VA offering 50K, 25K and a 10K single-track option, on-loop courses with aid stations every four miles and on-site camp lodging.